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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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